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AUSTIN — The last of the bills identified as priorities by the Lt. Governor were submitted before the deadline on filing legislation for the current session arrived last Friday.

This includes sweeping reform bills like the school finance proposal, a bill that would raise the smoking age to 21 and one to pay back

"They strengthen our support for life, liberty and Texas values, increase protections for taxpayers, and ensure that our democracy remains strong and our economy will continue to grow and create jobs,"

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A few of the funding priorities expressed by the executive, legislative and judicial branches are not covered in Senate Bill 2, the state’s tentatively approved appropriations bill for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. So, on March 13, the Senate voted unanimously in favor of SB 500, $6 billion in supplemental funding to plug many holes. Some $4.3 billion of the total would be taken...

Texas House lawmakers unveiled their long-awaited school finance proposal Tuesday — as teacher pay appears to be emerging as one of the biggest sticking points between the Texas Legislature’s two chambers. House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty, R-Houston, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, laid out their reform proposal at a press conference Tuesday,...

With Texas House lawmakers unveiling their long-awaited school finance proposal Tuesday and the Senate's version likely close behind, teacher pay appears to be emerging as one of the biggest sticking points between the two chambers. House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty, R-Houston, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, laid out their reform proposal at a...

With Texas House lawmakers unveiling their long-awaited school finance proposal Tuesday and the Senate's version likely close behind, teacher pay appears to be emerging as one of the biggest sticking points between the two chambers. House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty, R-Houston, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, laid out their reform proposal at a...

The Texas Legislature started the biennium in full swing, and has been working on a number of bills that could potentially reflect in the quality of life of Val Verde County residents. Last week Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the 30 priority bills for the 2019 Legislative Session, with Senate Bill 1 being a Texas budget that includes $800 million for border security, funding...

AUSTIN — With Texas House lawmakers unveiling their long-awaited school finance proposal Tuesday and the Senate’s version likely close behind, teacher pay appears to be emerging as one of the biggest sticking points between the two chambers. House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty, R-Houston, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, laid out their reform...

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Colorado senator castigates Ted Cruz's 'crocodile tears'

published:25 Jan 2019

Colorado senator castigates Ted Cruz's 'crocodile tears'

Colorado senator castigates Ted Cruz's 'crocodile tears'

published:25 Jan 2019

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Senator Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, took to the Senate floor on Thursday with a reminder that he does not often \'rise to contradict somebody on the other side\' before castigating Republican Ted Cruz over his \'crocodile tears\' for emergency responders affected by the US government shutdown
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Colorado senator castigates Ted Cruz's 'crocodile tears'

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Senator Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, took to the Senate floor on Thursday with a reminder that he does not often \'rise to contradict somebody on the other side\' before castigating Republican Ted Cruz over his \'crocodile tears\' for emergency responders affected by the US government shutdown
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LIVE: United States Senator swearing-in ceremony

published:03 Jan 2019

LIVE: United States Senator swearing-in ceremony

LIVE: United States Senator swearing-in ceremony

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The ceremonial swearing-in of newly-elected and re-elected senators takes place in Washington DC on Thursday, January 3.
In total, there are 92 freshman members in the House: 62 Democrats and 30 Republicans.
Following the mid-term elections, Republicans now have a slimmer advantage in the Senate, 51-49.Vice President Mike Pence is expected to participate in the ceremony.
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The ceremonial swearing-in of newly-elected and re-elected senators takes place in Washington DC on Thursday, January 3.
In total, there are 92 freshman members in the House: 62 Democrats and 30 Republicans.
Following the mid-term elections, Republicans now have a slimmer advantage in the Senate, 51-49.Vice President Mike Pence is expected to participate in the ceremony.
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Senator Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, took to the Senate floor on Thursday with a reminder that he does not often \'rise to contradict somebody on the other side\' before castigating Republican Ted Cruz over his \'crocodile tears\' for emergency responders affected by the US government shutdown
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The ceremonial swearing-in of newly-elected and re-elected senators takes place in Washington DC on Thursday, January 3.
In total, there are 92 freshman members in the House: 62 Democrats and 30 Republicans.
Following the mid-term elections, Republican

Senators investigate the water shortage felt in parts of Metro Manila. Government officials and representatives of the private concessionaires attend this hearing.
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